Members

We’re the only professional body in Aotearoa representing the entire international education sector. Join our community of over 180 individual and institutional members from schools, universities, polytechnics, and Private Training Establishments throughout New Zealand.

Why become a member?

International students' desire for more local friends has been a persistent research finding. And condensed curricula have meant limited global citizenship opportunities for domestic students.

Discounted event pricing on regional symposiums and sector forums

Our in-person events facilitate cross-sector connection and knowledge-sharing, enhancing your organisation’s international education program and further developing your own professional practice.

Free access to our Accommodation eLearning micro-modules (incl. support for homestay hosts)

Upon successful completion of these modules, you will receive a digital badge that can be shared with a school, education provider, or colleagues as evidence of formal training.

Discounted rates for ISANA NZ signature products 

ISANA NZ training is distinguished by evidence-based content, independent critique, and specialised tools that support intercultural competencies for cross-border learners. See some of our signature offerings here: SAIL, CRISP, TIP, Code Symposiums and the International Education Research Forum.

Full access to our extensive, evidence-based Toolkit 

Over 40 pages are available to members, one-third are public access. These practical resources and tools were developed in collaboration with Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) to assist practitioners in supporting international learner wellbeing.

Annual membership options & pricing

Institutional membership (up to 5 people) – $1,000 per year 

For schools, small-to-medium sized education providers or programme/department/faculty in a large institution who would like to nominate five staff as ISANA Members. If a nominated member leaves, another person can be nominated to take their place (limited to one transfer per member). Additional members can be added at any time for $150 per person.

Institutional membership (up to 10 people) – $2,000 per year 

For any education provider to nominate ten staff as ISANA Members. If a nominated member leaves, another person can be nominated to take their place (limited to one transfer per member). Additional members can be added at any time for $150 per person.

Associate organisation (up to 5 staff) - $750 per year

Associate members include onshore and offshore agents, former practitioners with a continuing interest in the sector, leaders in allied associations, and government agency officials. This membership category confers the majority of benefits but not voting rights. It allows for a more diverse membership participation.

Individual membership – $350

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* Note that these memberships are non-transferable. All annual membership pricing is GST inclusive.

How your support helps

For the first time in the short history of Aotearoa’s international education sector, no generic industry funding is available to support supply-side services. Canada’s and Australia’s post-pandemic industries hit the speed wobbles, and jurisdictions in both countries moved to cap international student numbers. The sector in Aotearoa is at a critical juncture. By ‘mucking in’ together, we are better equipped to serve the unique adjustment needs of all cross-border learners. 

Your membership helps sustain a strong, informed, and connected professional community dedicated to international learner success, the availability of specialised professional development, and independent advocacy for cross-border learners. 

We look forward to welcoming you (and your institution) into ISANA NZ’s community of practice.

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For more information, please email admin@isana.nz or chris.beard@isana.nz.